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Misty went out of the room and walked quietly down the hall.  When she reached the end, she saw Ash sitting all alone crying his eyes out.  She felt so uncaring.  She had to break the ice before things got worse…that last thing she wanted was Ash to not talk to her.

"Hi Ash."

Ash just looked up at her, his eyes all puffy and bloodshot showing the extreme amount of pain he was in, and looked back down towards the ground continuing his sobbing.

"Look, I'm sorry for what I said.  I meant no harm in saying it.  Honestly.  Trust me Ash, the last thing in the world I'd want to do is upset you like this, I care about you too much to even think of such a horrible thing to do."

"It's…okay Misty.  If you want to know why I'm being nice…I...just feel that picking fights with you is pointless, and now that we're older, it'd just be immature of us."  Said Ash fibbing a bit.

"Oh…I understand.  I'm so sorry, I just don't know what came over me."  Misty got on her knees and was eye level with Ash, she took his hands into hers… "Ash look at me, when you told me that I was your soul mate, I was very touched.  I had never thought you cared about me that much, and I really appreciate it.  I remember when you were crying early this morning, you looked so hurt, and I felt so worthless, like…like I couldn't do anything to help you…*Sobs*"

"But Misty, you did help me.  I had felt better the instant you came over to see if I was alright.  The talk was a bonus."

"Ash?  Do you mean that?" Said Misty lighting up.

"Of course I do.  When I grew up in Pallet, the only person that cared about me a lot was my mom.  Even when Gary was my friend, it just didn't seem right, almost like he was being a friend out of pity.  Then I met you…true we didn't hit it off that well in the beginning, but these last 2 years have been nothing but perfect.  Why?  Because you were there with me during my low times, you were there during my high times to cheer me on.  Misty I could never ask for a better friend because it doesn't exist."

Misty couldn't hold herself back and literally jumped onto Ash's lap and gave him a big hug.

"Ash, you're such a great guy.  I don't ever want to leave you.  I don't care if that means me moving into your house, I will follow you bike or no bike."

Ash had known it was the right time to bring out the gift he bought for Misty.  He asked her to go back into the room with her.  A few minutes later…

"Misty.  When I was at the mall earlier, I had bought something for myself.  Well I left out the fact that I had bought something for you too."

"Really?"

"Yeah.  It's nothing spectacular, but it means a lot to me."

Ash had pulled out a small black box, and gave it to her.  When she opened it up, it was a small diamond ring.  Misty had noticed an engraving in it.  Soul Mates Forever.  Ash and Misty 2005.

"Oh my gosh, It's beautiful.  Where did you get the money for this?"

"Well I had been saving up for your bike, but this meant so much to me that I couldn't turn it down.  I want you to remember me forever, as will I you.  I bought myself a ring with the same engraving in it.  That way no matter where I am, I'll always think of you."

A tear had escaped Misty's eye.  She was overwhelmed with happiness.  She had found the perfect person to be a part of her life.  Nothing could ruin this moment.  She had to tell Ash right there that she loved him.  She didn't care if he had rejected her, she just needed to tell him now.

"Ash.  I need to tell you something important.  I've been hiding what means the most to me, but I feel that it should be told now.  Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town, you are the one for me.  I love you.  No one has made me happier than you, no one has been there for me as much as you." Said Misty becoming very anxious to her Ash's response.

Ash couldn't believe what he was hearing.  Misty loves him?!  His secret had finally jumped onto his vocal cords…and his mouth opened…

"Misty.  I also need to tell you something.  I'm happy that you feel that way.  Misty Waterflower, you are the one for me too.  I love you.  When you came to me this morning to see how I was feeling, I knew that you truly cared about me.  I could never live another happy day without seeing your beautiful face smile."  Said Ash with the biggest grin on his face.

Misty began to cry as she had heard exactly what she wanted to hear.  She looked up to Ash and  he made eye contact.  They just kept looking at each other, and leaned in closer, closer and closer, then they closed their eyes slowly and their lips met.  Misty had put her arms completely around Ash.  He held he closely.  Their kiss lasted for what seemed like hours to them.  Nothing could ruin this moment of embrace.  They were both completely overwhelmed with love.  When the kiss broke, they looked into each other's eyes and smiled.  They hugged forever.  They just stood there holding onto each other like there was no tomorrow.  They broke the hug and got ready to go to sleep.

"Ash?"

"Yes Misty?"

"You don't have to sleep on the floor like you had intended.  You can share the bed with me." Said Misty blushing.

"Thanks Misty." Said Ash turning a slight shade of pink. "I love you."

"I love you too."

Ash slipped into the bed, and Misty put her arms around him.  She had always dreamed of this (no not that folks!)…but she won't need to dream anymore. 

"Misty, every time you hold me, I feel like you're protecting me…I feel like nothing could happen to me at all.  I wish you could hold me forever."

"I've always wanted to hold you like this.  When you were upset this morning, I just wanted to hold you, and tell you that everything was going to be ok because I was there."

"Really?  You're so sweet.  I'm happy to know that you love me.  I couldn't ask for more."

Misty smiled at Ash.  They leaned in again and kissed.  After the kiss broke, both of them drifted off into their own dream worlds, where they would see each other…

The next morning…

Ash woke up first.  He just lay there, and admired Misty's beauty.

-Ash's POV

Man…I'm so lucky to have her.  I'll never let her go.  I have never felt so complete in my life.  She means so much to me.  I could just cry knowing that she really loves me.  I've always wanted this.  I remember that day when Misty fished me out of that river, one look into those aqua eyes, and I went numb.  *Sighs*

Misty woke up not much later.  She looked at Ash and smiled.

"Hi sweetie.  Sleep well?" Said Ash

"Mmm-hmm.  Dreamt of you all night."

"As I did you."

*Giggles* "Ya know…I just thought of something funny." Said Ash

"What's that?"

"Well Brock has no clue about us, so let's give him a run for his money."

"What'd you have in mind?"

"Well, we call his room, tell him that we'll meet him in the front.  Then we'll come out of the elevator arguing.  Then Brock will say like he always does, that we should quit fighting.  Once he says that, we'll look at each other and agree to it…then we'll kiss.  That'll freak him out."

"Oh my gosh…that is funny!  Let's do it."

"Okay, cool!"

Both Ash and Misty got ready, and Ash called Brock in his room.

*RING RING* 'Hello?'

'Hey Brock.'

'Sup Ash?'

'Oh nothing…I was just curious if you had 2 beds in your room.'

'Yeah I did why?'

'Because there was only one in this room, and I slept on the damn floor.'

Misty was in the bathroom brushing her teeth, she overheard Ash and began laughing and got a little toothpaste on the mirror.

'Oh…sorry Ash, I didn't know.'

'Oh and on top of it, Misty has been in the bathroom for 2 hours, and I still haven't taken a shower!!'

'Sheesh, well that's Misty for ya.'

'Heh.  Well we will be down in 30 minutes or so.'

'Okay.  Are you guys gonna meet me there?'

'Yeah.'

'Ok see you then.'

'Ok, bye' *CLICK*

Misty gargles and then runs out of the bathroom.

"Holy cow, Brock is gonna freak." Said Misty

"No kiddin."

After about a half-hour, they met Brock downstairs.

"Hey Guys." Said Brock

"Hey…" Said Misty and Ash in unison

"Something wrong guys?"

"Well there wouldn't be if bed-hog here would've let me take the bed!" Said Ash

"Oh puhleaze…if you weren't snoring half as loud, I could've snuck in 10 minutes of sleep."

"Pssh whatever.  If you'd use one-fourth the time in the bathroom, a whole bridal party could've used it and left me time to spare." Said Ash holding back his giggles.

"Ok that's it Ketchum…let's go...right here right now!" Yelled Misty trying not to laugh.

"WILL THE TWO OF YOU STOP ARGUING?!  I thought you had stopped.  Please just makeup and stop arguing.  Pleeease?" Said Brock practically getting on his knees.

Ash and Misty look at each other, and nodded.  They shook hands, but suddenly Ash pulled Misty in and kissed her.  They kissed for a while.  Brock just stood there in complete shock…literally.  They broke the kiss and looked at each other.

"Mmm…I love it when you kiss me like that."  Said Misty

"I can't resist a princess like you." Said Ash really suave

Brock just stood there with a dumbfounded look on his face.

"What's a matter Brock?  Cat got your tongue?" Said Ash trying not to burst out laughing.

"Well…you two kissed like…like you are going out." (A/N: Duh Brock!  Open them eyes!)

"Oohhh yeah.  Misty and I…well…admitted our feelings to each other last night.  I've always loved Misty, and I could never be any happier than I am now."

"Same with me.  The other day, Ash had told me that I was his soul mate.  I was extremely touched by that.  I knew right then that he was the one."

"Well I'd like to say congratulations.  I hope everything goes well with the two of you.  You make a cute couple."

"Thanks Brock." Said Misty blushing

"Yeah thanks Brock."

"You're welcome.  So are we gonna get going to that next town or what?"

"Sure I guess, I honestly don't see the hurry though, it's kinda nice to take a break for a change.  What do you think?" Said Ash.

"I think that sounds pretty good.  We'll take this weekend off, and go back hiking on Monday.  Sound good to you two?"

"Works for me!  How about you Misty?"

"That sounds great!"

"Cool.  Let's go back to our rooms, unpack again, and then meet back down here in an hour." Said Brock

"Ok Brock." Said Ash

"Oh really quick Ash, I remember you telling me this morning that you guys had the room with one bed, so I was wondering if you'd want to switch rooms?"

"Umm, I really don't care, I'd actually like to stay in the one we already have, if that's alright with you Mist." Asked Ash winking at Misty

"That's fine for me."

"Ok then," Said Brock shrugging, "I'll meet you two down here in an hour.  Later!"

"Later Brock." Said Misty

"Alright Misty, let's go back up and unpack our stuff."

"Ok my little stud muffin!" Said Misty with an odd tone to her voice

"Oh cut that out Misty, I am not a stud muffin, but you on the other hand are an adorable goddess."

"Ash, that's so sweet.  I love you."

"I love you too Mist."

They leaned in and made a quick, but passionate kiss.

"Lets get going Ash."

"Ok."

Both Ash and Misty hurried to their room, and unpacked neatly, but as quick as they could.  Meanwhile Brock was nowhere done, since he was unpacking by himself.  Ash called Brock's room up to see if he was done.

*RING RING*

'Hello?…Oh hey Ash what's up?'

'Are you almost done unpacking?' Asked Ash

'Not really, I still have quite a bit left.  I'll be about another half an hour or so.'

'Ok that's fine.  Call us if you finish early.'

'Alright, later Ash'

'Later'

*CLICK*

"Well Mist, Brock isn't done.  He's probably making it all neat and stuff, you know him."

"Yeah.  So what should we do?"

"I have no clue." *Sighs*

An Idea came to Ash.  He got up from the chair he was sitting in and sat on the bed.  He patted the bed, motioning for Misty to sit next to him.  Misty got up and sat next to Ash.  He put his arm around her and looked into her eyes.

"It's incredible isn't it?"

"What is Ash?"

"That 6 years ago, you fished me out of a river, and yelled at me because Pikachu was in horrible shape, and then I took your bike to save him.  Honestly for the first few months you followed me, I couldn't wait to buy you a bike so you'd leave me be.  Then after that, I realized that you weren't that bad to be around after all.  True we did argue a lot, and I regret it, but we were young and didn't have any other way to hide our feelings for each other.  I just want to say that I am really sorry for the times I may have said things that hurt you, and may have made you want to leave, but you stayed by my side for this long and I really appreciate it.  You mean a lot to me Mist, and I wouldn't know what my life would be like without you.  I love you."  Said Ash with a small tear running down his right cheek.

"*Sighs* Oh Ash, you don't have to be sorry for that.  We were young like you said, and its no big deal.  True when I did fish you out of that river and you stole my bike I was infuriated at first, but then as I walked to Viridian City to find you, I realized that you did it to save Pikachu, and I knew that you weren't just some ordinary ten year old brat like Gary, who only cares about battling Pokemon.  I knew that you loved Pikachu, even though he rejected you at first.  So all in all, you mean a lot to me too, and I never know what my life would've been like if I never crossed paths with you.  I love you Ash."

He looked into her eyes and he felt something warm inside of him.  This time, something told him that Misty wasn't the type of person who just comes and goes in his life, she was going to stay, and he would be happy with her by his side forever.  He slowly put his other arm by her cheek, caressing it, and then around her backside.  They both leaned in and kissed slowly, yet passionately.  They kept at that for a minute, but then their kiss became a little deeper, and more passionate.  They lay back on the bed and continued.  After 10 minutes, Ash slowly pulled away, and looked into her eyes.

"Misty…that was…wow…" Said Ash extremely awestruck

Misty giggled a bit.

"Ash, that was incredible." Said Misty awestruck as well

"I'll say…"

Ash put has arm around Misty again, and held her close.  She closed he eyes and began to dream about all the good things that will become of her and Ash in the future.  He whispered in to her ear…

"I don't ever want to lose you.  I wouldn't care what it would take.  I'd do anything to prevent you from getting taken away from me.  You are my world, and the key to my heart, soul, well-being and my future.  I love you."

Misty opened her eyes slowly and smiled.  Ash looked at her and smiled.  She leaned in and began another kiss.  Meanwhile…

"There, finally finished unpacking.  Oh man!  I've been here for almost two hours.  I'll bet Ash and Misty are really ticked at me.  I'd better call them."

*RING RING* the phone scared Ash and Misty.  Ash got up from the bed and picked up the phone a little frustrated..

'Hello.  Oh hey Brock……. No I'm not mad, why do you ask?…Oh, I guess we did too…..Ok, well see you there, bye!' *CLICK*

"What'd he say?"

"That he just finished and he's sorry for taking too long."

"Oh, I think we lost track of time as well." Said Misty blushing.

"Yeah I think we did…"

"Well Ash let's get going to the lobby."

"Ok Mist."

Once everyone met up in the lobby, they needed to figure out what exactly they were going to.

"Well, now that we've re-unpacked everything, what are we gonna do this weekend?" Asked Ash.

"Well I heard that there is festival going on the next town over." Replied Brock.

"Well how far is the next town?"

"It's not that bad, it's only a twenty minute walk from here.  Of course it's up to you guys, I could careless about the walk."

"That's fine with me.  How about you Misty?"

"I don't mind.  A twenty minute walk is nothing compared to our normal hikes."

"Cool.  Let's get going then."

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